Stardate 01.07.2026
Some people quietly walk among us doing the work of angels.
Helen M. Swearson is one of them.
Helen has worked alongside me at our day job for many years. One day, out of nowhere, she surprised me with a drawing of my first superhero, Mr. Spock—complete with perfectly pointed ears. I was stunned.
“How long have you been drawing?” I asked.
“Since I was five years old,” she replied.
Helen already knew about my book, Live Long and Prosper. What she didn’t know was that I had been searching for a way to create a fully illustrated coloring book for the sick kids at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Like many meaningful projects, the idea had stalled—life intervened, and heartbreak followed. Wilson was lost when my dear friend Erin passed away while caring for him in New York City.
Still, hope has a way of resurfacing.
I asked Helen if she might be willing to contribute a few drawings of Wilson for a new project called Where in the World Is Wilson?—a coloring book designed to entertain children and gently teach them about disease.
I explained, “My team is made up of volunteers who simply want to help sick kids. All proceeds from book sales go directly to the hospital.”
Helen didn’t hesitate. She got busy.
What I expected to be a few pages became a full collection of thoughtful, joyful drawings—Wilson encouraging kids, bringing smiles, and helping them feel a little less alone. Who knows? Maybe some of the funds raised will even help our local hospital move closer to a cure for cancer.
No matter what happens, these children will be inspired by Helen’s art.
Other volunteers have stepped forward to help with marketing and distribution. Our international sponsor, DoNotAge, is watching our progress. Momentum is building—not because of ambition, but because of shared compassion.
You’ll see Helen’s drawings when Where in the World Is Wilson? launches on Amazon on Stardate 03.17.2026.
And if you’re in need of a freelance artist, I’d encourage you to reach out to Helen now—before she becomes world famous and her rates skyrocket.
A Word That Anchors This Moment
“Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9
Artist Bio
Helen M. Swearson has been drawing since she was five years old. Her parents, Carl and Georgianna Swearson, remain a constant source of inspiration. She dreams of one day moving to Canada to be with her beloved husband, Jarrod Sharman. Until then, she happily works at Costco Wholesale while pursuing freelance art on the side.
📩 Contact Helen: Helenmswearson@gmail.com
Thank you, Helen. May you live long and prosper.
Captain’s Addendum
Spock: “It is only logical that talent paired with compassion produces meaningful outcomes.”
Bones: “You mean heart matters, Spock—even when logic shows up late to the party.”
Michael: Watching this project come to life reminded me that purpose often arrives through people who simply say yes. Helen didn’t ask what she’d gain—she asked how she could help. That kind of generosity restores more than lost volleyballs; it restores hope.
Thank you, my friends, for walking with me today. May this story settle quietly into your heart and accompany you into prayer or reflection—wherever your day leads next.
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